2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · DA52 GRX
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 139,409 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA52 GRX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 139,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA52 GRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (DA52 GRX) between November 2005 and March 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 21 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DA52 GRX Mileage History
- 22/11/200544,416 mi
- 21/11/200657,219 mi+12,803 mi
- 12/11/200765,190 mi+7,971 mi
- 25/11/200870,313 mi+5,123 mi
- 23/11/200974,541 mi+4,228 mi
- 24/11/201077,426 mi+2,885 mi
- 08/11/201180,432 mi+3,006 mi
- 08/11/201283,932 mi+3,500 mi
- 05/11/201387,089 mi+3,157 mi
- 19/11/201488,955 mi+1,866 mi
- 24/11/201591,095 mi+2,140 mi
- 28/11/2016100,263 mi+9,168 mi
- 11/11/2017110,026 mi+9,763 mi
- 05/11/2018115,841 mi+5,815 mi
- 15/11/2019121,489 mi+5,648 mi
- 11/11/2020127,152 mi+5,663 mi
- 16/11/2021132,332 mi+5,180 mi
- 05/04/2024139,101 mi+6,769 mi
- 28/03/2025139,409 mi+308 mi
Average of roughly 4,910 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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